President Joe Biden has reportedly told a “key ally” that he is considering dropping out of the race if he cannot convince Americans he is still up for the job after his disastrous debate performance against former President Donald Trump last week . RadarOnline.com has learned.
Although the anonymous ally emphasized that Biden is still “deep in the fight for re-election,” according to The New York TimesThe president is also aware that he will have several appearances next, including an interview with George Stephenopoulos of ABC News’ schedule for Friday and the upcoming campaign stops in Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, “should go well.”
“He knows that if he has two more events like that, we will be in a different place,” the ally told the newspaper. A top Biden adviser, who also spoke on condition of anonymity, added that the president was “well aware of the political challenge he faces.”
Andreas Batesa White House spokesman denied the report’s accuracy, calling it “absolutely false” and claiming the White House had not been given enough time to respond.
Biden is contacting Democratic elected officials to discuss the election and has scheduled a meeting with Democratic governors at the White House on Wednesday evening. He is said to be firm but “clear” about the uphill battle he faces in reassuring voters and donors that last week’s debate debacle was an anomaly.
Trump is ahead of Biden in the latest polls, and according to TMZa top campaign official has privately told at least one donor that “there is little hope that the polls will improve” and “it is only a matter of time” until Biden drops out of the race.